BROOME ROAD
Carrying BROOME ROAD over STATE ROUTE 58
09-KER-058-R85.15, Kern, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BROOME ROAD
The BROOME ROAD bridge in Kern, California carries BROOME ROAD over STATE ROUTE 58. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 42,400 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BROOME ROAD compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1964
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 42,400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 50 0282
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BROOME ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare BROOME ROAD against other structures in Kern and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BROOME ROAD?
BROOME ROAD in Kern, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BROOME ROAD inspected?
BROOME ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 42,400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BROOME ROAD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BROOME ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for BROOME ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining BROOME ROAD?
Ownership is not specified for BROOME ROAD in the NBI.
How old is BROOME ROAD and does age affect safety?
BROOME ROAD was built in 1964, making it 62 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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